Pamela Hansford Johnson: Quick Facts

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Born	May 29, 1912 • London • England
Died	June 18, 1981 (aged 69) • London • England
Notable Works	“A Summer to Decide” • “An Avenue of Stone” • “The Unspeakable Skipton” • “This Bed Thy Centre” • “Too Dear for My Possessing”
Notable Family Members	spouse C. P. Snow

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